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Jac on Santo Domingo beach  
   

Jac on Santo Domingo beach

Nicaragua - Isla de Ometepe

November 8th 2006
Travel blog by Jacqui: We arrive on Ometepe to the town of Altagracia, a small village overshadowed by Volcan Concepcion. We find a bargain hostel - Hospidaje Ortiz (US$6 for a double) - and realize why, when we wake at 5 am due to bed sores and heavy snoring man. But Ortiz himself, along with sons Fidel and Arafat (viva Chavez!), are very friendly hosts. We depart for idyllic Playa Santa Domi ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Isla de Ometepe

Nicaraguan Flag The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more
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